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10 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinson.org.It can be hard to tell if you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease (PD). Below are 10 signs that you might have the disease. No single one of these signs means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign you should consider...
Vertigo, Dizziness & Low Blood Pressure
Shared from parkinson.org.Dizziness and vertigo are commonly reported symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Dizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as being on the verge of fainting, feeling woozy, weak or unsteady. Dizziness that...
Could drugs like Ozempic help people with Parkinson’s disease?
Shared from apdaparkinson.org.GLP-1 agonists are molecules that are approved for use to treat type 2 diabetes (you may be familiar with brand names like Ozempic and Weygovy). They act by mimicking human gut hormones or incretins to stimulate the release of insulin....
Are there different types of Parkinson’s disease?
Shared from apdaparkinson.org.Today we introduce you to Dr. Abdulmunaim Eid. He is a recipient of a 2023-2024 APDA Post-doctoral fellowship, performing his research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He is interested in understanding the...
Non-invasive Focused Ultrasound Helps Alleviate Parkinson’s Symptoms
Shared from parkinson.org.People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experienced significant improvement in tremors, mobility, and other movement symptoms after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure using focused ultrasound, a study published in the New England Journal...
CAREGIVING LEGAL BASICS: ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS AND TASKS
Shared from dailycaring.com.Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Being a caregiver means getting legal paperwork in order Caregivers often put off the “legal stuff” because it’s confusing and it can be difficult to know where to start. But when...
WHY SENIORS NEED A HEALTH ADVOCATE: 7 HEALTH BENEFITS
Shared from dailycaring.com.Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Visiting the doctor can be an exhausting blur for some older adults. Sometimes, seniors aren’t able to fully understand what the doctor says or aren’t comfortable asking questions. ...
How Parkinson’s medications may affect behavior
Shared from apdaparkinson.org.Dopaminergic medications (or medications that enhance the brain’s dopamine system) are the mainstay of treatment for the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). These medications have the potential to dramatically improve the quality...
Researchers Find 2 New Early Signs of Parkinson’s
Shared from verywellhealth.com.A study of the health records of over a million people in East London has identified two conditions that might be early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: hearing loss and epilepsy. Recognizing these as possible signs of Parkinson’s may...
Symptoms of Sepsis in the Elderly
Shared from verywellhealth.com.This dangerous condition requires immediate medical attention Sepsis is a serious systemic response to an infection. Basically, the entire body is experiencing an inflammation response.1 "Blood poisoning" or "septicemia" are terms that...